Sweet Pepper Robertina - Capsicum annuum
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Polish classic sweet pepper, in BIO version. Robertina is one of the most popular Polish sweet pepper varieties – early, productive, reliable. The BIO version means the seeds come from certified organic crops, without artificial fertilizers or chemicals. Ideal for those who want to grow peppers in an eco-friendly way.
In brief
- Type: sweet, mid-early, BIO
- Fruits: red, block type, fleshy
- Fruit weight: 110–130 g
- Wall thickness: 6–8 mm
- Sowing under cover: March
- Planting out: second half of May
- Position: sunny, sheltered
- Number of seeds per package: 0.30 g
What distinguishes this variety
Robertina has the traits most gardeners look for: upright habit (no staking needed), concentrated fruit ripening (harvest all at once or in 2–3 rounds), and high yield reliability. Fruits are regular, do not deform, with thick, crisp flesh. Recommended for open ground (in warmer regions) and unheated tunnels.
Cultivation step by step
Sowing (March, under cover): sow seeds in trays or pallets at 18–20°C. Germination after 10–14 days. Keep seedlings in a bright, warm place (windowsill, LED lighting in February/March).
Pricking out: seedlings are transplanted into 7–8 cm pots after the first pair of true leaves appear. Harden off 1–2 weeks before planting out.
Planting (second half of May): after frost has passed, in open ground or under a tunnel, spaced 40 × 50 cm. Sunny, sheltered position, fertile and moist soil.
Care: regular watering at the base (not on leaves), fertilizing with compost, nettle manure, or organic fertilizer for fruit vegetables. Mulching helps retain moisture.
Usage
Versatile: great for direct consumption (crisp, sweet, juicy), for cooking (stuffing, baking, grilling), for preserves (pickled pepper, lecho, ajvar, frozen products). The thick 6–8 mm wall ensures it holds shape well after cooking.
Gardener’s tip
Sweet pepper loves companionship with tomato – growing nearby, it ripens faster because tomatoes release ethylene. Plant Robertina next to tomatoes (or between them), or in a bed after last year’s tomatoes. Conversely, beans, radishes, and cabbage are bad neighbors for pepper.
Specification
| Latin name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Variety | Robertina |
| Type | sweet, organic, mid-early |
| Fruit color | dark red |
| Fruit weight | 110–130 g |
| Wall thickness | 6–8 mm |
| Position | sunny, sheltered |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time | March (under cover) |
| Planting time | second half of May |
| Spacing | 40 × 50 cm |
| Net weight | 0.30 g |
| Series | Organic |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837562558 |
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